United Kingdom Castles & Palaces + Historic Buildings Pictures

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Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Uncover centuries of royal history amid the halls, gardens and art exhibitions of this 15th-century castle set in the shadow of the Cotswold Hills.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.